Military-Connected College

Durham College (DC) is a military-connected college (MCC) that recognizes the unique experiences, skills and sacrifices of learners with ties to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF).

Military-connected learners bring discipline, leadership and valuable lived experience to our community. We recognize that members of the CAF, Veterans, Reservists and military families may navigate service commitments, deployments, postings, family responsibilities, identity transitions, prior learning recognition and the lasting impacts of military service while pursuing their education. We are committed to helping you transition smoothly into college life, achieve your academic goals and move forward with confidence in your civilian career, or continue your education while serving.

Whether you are currently serving, a Veteran, a Reservist or a family member of someone who has served, you belong at Durham College.

• Durham College’s commitment to military-connected learners

  We commit to:

  1. Supporting each military-connected learner as an individual, with attention to their academic goals, service experience, personal circumstances, and future aspirations.
  2. Recognizing the demands of Regular and Reserve Force service, including training, deployment, postings, and operational obligations, and exploring appropriate academic flexibility where possible.
  3. Acknowledging that military service can affect learners and families beyond time in uniform, including during transition into postsecondary education.
  4. Respecting the competing demands placed on military families, including spouses, children, and caregivers who support those who serve or have served.
  5. Helping military-connected learners identify clear pathways, relevant supports, and institutional points of contact so they can move through the college with confidence.

  In alignment with DC’s Strategic Vision, in practice, we seek to reduce barriers, strengthen a sense of belonging, and support academic success so that military-connected learners can participate fully, persist, and succeed.

• Students at Durham College have access to:

  • Prior learning recognition to translate your military training and experience into academic credit.
  • Academic advising and supports tailored to your transition to college life.
  • Financial guidance to help you navigate funding options and benefits which may be available to you.
  • Career services focused on building your civilian career pathway.
  • A connected community that understands your experience and supports your goals.
• Who is eligible for support

  Military connection takes many forms. If you have ties to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) or the armed forces of another nation, you may be eligible for support through DC’s MCC.

  This includes:

  • Currently serving members (Regular Force)
  • Currently serving members (Reserve Component)
  • Veterans
  • Department of National Defence civilian employees
  • Immediate family members of CAF members or Veterans (including spouses, partners, and dependents)
  • Foreign Military Veterans

  If you identify with any of the above, you are considered part of the military-connected community at DC.

  Are you a current DC student with a connection to the Canadian Armed Forces? Completing our voluntary and confidential military-connected learner self-identification form helps us better understand our military-connected community.

  MCC Self-identification form